Managing a Large, Splitting Nepenthes alata Stem

Woody Stem Cracking and Plant Separation

Likely the Deroose Alata hybrid—fast-growing, woody vines. Outer bark cracking when vine bends is normal and may stimulate basal shoots. Separate the two plants now (easier while one is small) to avoid root entanglement. Unpot, soak root ball in water to gently untangle roots, then repot in recommended mix.

Care sheets: cobraplant.com/caresheets

Good growing!